Northampton Magazine Spring 1998
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ost of the Northampton “M students who come through COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAGAZINE my course will never take another psychology course, and I have to be thinking about ‘what am I going to give them that’s going to make the difference in their life?’ This is the only shot I have. ” David E. Goss Associate Professor of Psycholgy THE ART OF TEACHING Northampton Community College Change Service Requested Non-Profit Org. 3835 Green Pond Road U.S. Postage Paid Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020-7599 Permit #513 Faculty Bethlehem, PA and CEOs discuss teaching SPRING 1998 VOLUME 1 NUMBER 2 and education T O THE READER HAPPENINGS CONTENTS Northampton APRIL Dear Reader, Volume 1 No. 2 30 Student Awards COVER STORY This College is dedicated to educating people to Convocation live productive and useful lives, so I’m sure that no Editors Joanne C.Anderson 6 THE ART OF TEACHING one will be surprised when I say that creative, caring MAY Heidi Bright Butler What government, society, and teaching is central to the successful fulfillment of our President Kopecek sat in during the Q&A discussion “What makes a 1-15 Gallery Show featuring NCC faculty members believe mission. And, thankfully through the years, this good teacher.” See inside back cover Contributors works by NCC’s Fine makes a good teacher. College and its students have been blessed with hav- for students’ answers. Debra D. Ferraro Arts majors ing many outstanding teachers on staff.This issue of the magazine will feature a number of Rich Harry our faculty discussing what they think and feel about how and what they teach. Some of you James L. Johnson ’89 2 Concert by the NCC FEATURES may have been privileged to have taken a course or two with one or more of them. Sandra Stahl Community Chorus During our school days, some of us were fortunate to have had a teacher like them --- 10 THE BUSINESS OF TEACHING BUSINESS Special Thanks 3 Family Day Expo teachers who made a major difference in our lives. Instructors or mentors who inspired us, Four CEOs discuss what they believe should be taught Art Roth fired our interest, or gave us direction that changed the direction of our lives. 8 Radio/TV Program in today’s schools. Reunion & Videofest I was fortunate to be touched by two such people: Miss O’Brian, a high school social Design 15 THINKING OUT OF THE BOX Banquet studies teacher, whose love of history and teaching rubbed off on me, and a professor of Susan Williams & Associates Britech employs innovative ways to respond quickly English literature, whom I never had in class but who stimulated me to become a reader. 11 Concert by the to customer needs. I value the time and concern that these two superb teachers expended on me. Photography Collegiate Singers James L. Johnson ’89 Current research is reinforcing the old truth that people learn in different ways, using a DEPARTMENTS Philip Stein multitude of learning styles.That research is also clearly revealing that teaching that can 26 First Summer Session George Baker begins accommodate different styles of learning is even more difficult to master than was previous- 2 LETTERS ly understood.These professors do it successfully, and they make a difference in the lives of ◆ 27 Commencement 2 CAMPUS NEWS their students. 12 ALUMNI NOTES I trust that you will find the conversations with these distinguished teachers of interest, President JUNE 20 PARTNERS knowing that they have collectively touched the lives of thousands of students.We are Dr. Robert J. Kopecek 22 Opening day for Camp 22 Q&A indeed fortunate to have them at Northampton. Vice President, Northampton & summer programs for Institutional Advancement elementary & Susan K. Kubik secondary school You’ve seen them on the X-Games — now see them in person: Shown on the cover are a few of students The GT Airshow brings world-class BMX freestyle stunt riders the faculty members who shared Northampton Community to NCC for this year’s their insights on the art of teaching College (see story on page 6).They are JULY Foundation Board pictured here with icons they FAMILY DAY EXPO selected to represent their discipline. Chairman 1 Second Summer Sunday, May 3 Clockwise from bottom left:Anita M. Michael J. Caruso Session begins Dickson, assistant professor of Noon-5 p.m. business administration; Salvador Espinosa, assistant professor of Publisher For additional information, And there’s more: Skydivers - Music by the Armadillos, Crazy Heart & the biology and chemistry; Dr. Harold Northampton Community call the Information Center Walt Groller Orchestra - Ethnic Dancers - Snakes - Weiss, assistant professor of philoso- Raptors - Living History - Magic Circus - Rides - Food - College Foundation at 610-861-5300. phy; Dr. Douglas E. Heath, professor and Displays & Performances by Students of geography and geology; 3835 Green Pond Road from the Easton Area School District. Dr. Deborah M.Averill, associate Bethlehem, PA 18020 professor of English. 1 LETTERS CAMPUS NEWS NCC Magazine. I found every word inter- Thanks so much for sending me an Kudos on but he was probably making dean of the Learning esting, cover to cover. advance copy of the new Northampton impressions on people before President Kopecek Recognized Resources Center; Dan Simon, Premier Issue I was particularly impressed with Community College Magazine.You all did I was at the College yesterday to Professor Dennis Ebersole’s participation a great job.The magazine’s style is light, he was making movies,” he for Economic Leadership professor of computer/infor- attend Dr. Kopecek’s luncheon and to in a project with NASA scientists and and the articles are pointed and colorful. notes.Von Shilling said Dean’s mation systems; and Bob hear highlights of the College’s progress engineers in developing classroom pro- Best of luck and success in ’98. television roles included a CC President Dr. Robert J. Kopecek became the first Wenner, superintendent of over the past 30 years.While I was there, jects for students.The chronological his- Tom Tenges Civil War soldier and a discipleNperson to receive a new award established by the Two buildings and grounds.Also I picked up the premier issue of the tory of NCC contained many wonderful Assistant Vice President of Jesus, in addition to the Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize leader- retiring in December was Northampton Community College surprises, such as the 1974-75 highest The Woodring-Roberts Corporation juvenile delinquent roles for ship and achievement in economic development. Mary Rohrbach, a secretary in Magazine. I just wanted to compliment graduation rate of any community college you and your staff on producing a first- in Pennsylvania; the 1990-91 international which he would come to be Dr. Kopecek received the honor on March 6 at a the Project Aware Office who class publication.The magazine reflects student exchange program with China known. Dean performed on luncheon sponsored by First Union Bank. had been with the College extremely well on the College and you and Russia; and the 1994-95 student and Northampton Community College TV with such stars as Rod Dr. Kopecek believes strongly that community since 1987. Magazine welcomes letters from readers. should feel very proud. faculty trip to Paris. I was proud of NCC Steiger and Ronald Reagan. colleges should be “the engine driving economic devel- Mail can be sent to us at: Northampton Keep up the great work. before, but now my seams are bursting! Community College Magazine, c/o Von Schilling has been opment” in their regions. Under his leadership, the Peter C. Carpino The student profiles are interesting and Marketing and Publications Office, teaching at NCC since 1984. College’s Center for Business and Industry provides NCC Ranks President, United Way inspirational.They illustrate the “lift” edu- of the Greater Lehigh Valley 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA His research interests include training for more than 500 employers each year.The cation gives to many lives. 18020. FAX: 610/861-5397; email: High in Poll Thank you for my copy. I am very the early days of television. establishment of the Electrotechnology Applications Congratulations on the premier issue [email protected]. Letters are subject happy to have it. to editing for style and space limitations. Center, a cooperative venture with Pennsylvania Power public opinion of the beautiful and tastefully arranged Olga Butchko ’95 Program & Light Company, and the A poll conducted in College’s National January by Welsh Choices Expand Training Center for Systems shows that: Microelectronics have • 98% of the citizens of ourses to get entrepre- also helped local firms Northampton County have CAMPUS NEWS neurs off to a good increase productivity. heard of NCC; C • 75% have attended classes start. Updates for health care professionals. On- offered by the College or program in massage are opening up. We are in an know someone who has; Braullio Carillo National Park his skills,”Von Schilling says. line training to help people Study Abroad James Dean therapy; ‘active mode’ in terms of • 88% of those who have in Costa Rica. The “We also see the James Dean learn to create Web pages and ◆ Non-credit health and program development.” attended classes or know with NCC general public and Topic of Paper image — moody, rebellious — master popular software pack- wellness courses; someone who has have a students at other showing up even before the ages such as Word and Excel. ◆ sing rarely seen Continuing education favorable impression of the ngland, France, colleges and movies.” Within the past few A Century footage from early seminars for nursing College’s academic program; Germany, Italy, universities are invit- U Dean appeared in three months the College has intro- E ’50s television home administrators; of Service — 71% of the taxpayers think and Costa Rica • ed to participate either to earn movies before his death in a duced several new programs ◆ shows, Dr.